Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202507067 - Employee Drowns in Tank
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311073092 | 04/30/2009 | 2911 | 324110 | Shell Oil Products, Us |
Abstract: At approximately 4:50 a.m. on April 29, 2009, Employee #1 was occupying a platform near a tank, Number 496, which was a roofless water tank 23 ft in height and 96 ft in diameter. He fell into the water tank from the adjacent exterior platform and was unable to escape. The water line was 7 ft below the top of the water tank wall. The walls of the tank were 37 in. above the exterior platform, which is less than the minimum 42 inches required. He drowned inside the tank and was found at 9:00 p.m. on the same day.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311073092 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors, production occupations |
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